Happy 5 years to Iglesia Esperanza Viva (Living Hope Church)! On Sunday, June 25, we celebrated 5 years of what God is doing here in Robledo, Medellín.

Please continue to pray for not just growth in numbers, but spiritually, which is of utmost importance.

Merry Christmas/Feliz Navidad!!! 

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)

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 He is the one who will see us through this, therefore, in the midst of it all, “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness….”

We have the special privilege of serving our awesome God in this neighborhood and it is a joy knowing that you are all on this journey with us as well!

Continue to keep the new church plant in Robledo in prayer as we seek to reach out to people and honor Him in all we do.

I can not tell you enough how much I appreciate your prayers and messages of encouragement.

After one year of preaching through Romans, we have finished! What a joy it has been to study and preach through the tough topics that Paul presents!

Though there are few people, it has been amazing to see the growth in people and their desire to learn and ask questions!

It has been a joy to see the church grow, not necessarily in numbers (although that is great as well!) but in the peoples’ desire to follow Christ.

Despite 2020 being an interesting and hard year in some ways, it also has been a great year to celebrate God’s faithfulness, protection, loving-kindness, and so much more.

In those times we know that “The joy of the Lord is your strength,” as Nehemiah 8:10 says. Ezra spoke these words to the remnant of Israel who had returned to Judah to rebuild the city and temple.

Lately, I’ve just been hearing the word “obey.” It is a small word that holds much power.

On May 23, 1988, my twin, Matt, and I were born near an orphanage in Bogotá, Colombia.

We have much to be thankful for in this season!

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The more we learn about God, I think the more we realize how little we know of Him.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16

We cannot give God enough glory for all that He has done and will do. He is in charge, and we must continue to seek Him. What a mighty God we serve!

"I love you, Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge..."

Prov. 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” That is a powerful verse, and I am challenged and hope you are challenged as well as we face many temptations daily even as Christians...

Greetings family and friends! Happy New Year!

Please pray as we are seeking to already expand to a new building and deciding how to proceed with classes for the kids.